East Lansing,Mich. – michigan State football is heavily favored to defeat Youngstown State on Saturday, with four Free Press sports writers predicting a agreeable Spartan victory in Week 3 of the 2025 season. MSU is seeking to start the season 3-0 for the first time since 2006-07.
The spartans are coming off a double-overtime win and will face a Youngstown State team that has won its first two games against FCS opponents, Mercyhurst and Robert Morris, scoring 80 points combined.
Here’s a breakdown of the predictions:
chris Solar: MSU 48, Youngstown State 10. Solar anticipates continued offensive success from Aidan Chiles and a defensive effort led by Joe Rossi that will contain Youngstown State quarterback Beau Brungard’s rushing ability. He also expects the game to provide an possibility for younger players to gain experience before Big Ten play begins at USC.
Carlos Monarrez: MSU 42, Youngstown State 14. Monarrez believes Chiles and Jordan Hall, recent Big Ten offensive and defensive players of the week, will have strong performances before being rested in preparation for the game at USC.
Jeff Seidel: MSU 41, Youngstown State 10. Seidel highlights the significance of achieving a 3-0 start and focuses on the challenge of defending Brungard, who has rushed for over 400 yards in two games.
Shawn Windsor: MSU 41, Youngstown State 20. Windsor suggests Youngstown State may score a couple of touchdowns, but predicts a strong showing from Chiles in Spartan Stadium.